📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books Best for beginners - Start with "Orphan X" (2016)
Publication Order of Rains Books Popular choice - Start with "The Rains" (2016)
Publication Order of Tim Rackley Books Popular choice - Start with "The Kill Clause" (2003)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "The Tower" (1999)

About the Author

His books have also been picked as feature selections for all four major literary book clubs and have been translated into 26 languages. His novel “I See You” was nominated for the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for the best thriller of the year by the British Crime Writers’ Association. Gregg Hurwitz grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and aspired to be an author since he was a little boy. Even as a child he would often would write stories and illustrate it with crayons. He has a BA from Harvard University and a masters degree in Shakespearean tragedy from Trinity college, Oxford. It was during his time in these two prestigious universities that he wrote his first novel, The Tower. He excelled at sports playing college soccer at Oxford and was the scholar athlete of the year. Gregg Hurwitz is the author of over 50 books across 11 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Gregg Hurwitz has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books

16 books
  • Orphan X In 'Orphan X', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books saga.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • Buy a Bullet (Short Story) Experience the magic of 'Buy a Bullet (Short Story)' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books universe.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • The Nowhere Man 'The Nowhere Man' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books series, set in the world Gregg Hurwitz has created.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • Hellbent 'Hellbent' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books series, set in the world Gregg Hurwitz has created.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • The Intern (Short Story) The Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books series continues with 'The Intern (Short Story)', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • Out of the Dark Experience the magic of 'Out of the Dark' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books universe.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Into the Fire In 'Into the Fire', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books saga.
    (2020) ⭐ Start here
  • The List (Short Story) Experience the magic of 'The List (Short Story)' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books universe.
    (2020) ⭐ Start here
  • Prodigal Son Join the adventure in 'Prodigal Son' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books series by Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2021) ⭐ Start here
  • Dark Horse In 'Dark Horse', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books saga.
    (2022) ⭐ Start here
  • The Last Orphan In 'The Last Orphan', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books saga.
    (2023) ⭐ Start here
  • The Recital (Short Story) The Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books series continues with 'The Recital (Short Story)', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2023) ⭐ Start here
  • Lone Wolf Join the adventure in 'Lone Wolf' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books series by Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2024) ⭐ Start here
  • Nemesis In 'Nemesis', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books saga.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here
  • The Code The Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books series continues with 'The Code', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2025) ⭐ Start here
  • Antihero 'Antihero' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books series, set in the world Gregg Hurwitz has created.
    (2026) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Rains Books

2 books
  • The Rains In 'The Rains', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rains Books saga.
    (2016)
  • Last Chance In 'Last Chance', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Rains Books saga.
    (2017)

Publication Order of Tim Rackley Books

5 books
  • The Kill Clause In 'The Kill Clause', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Tim Rackley Books series by Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2003)
  • The Program In 'The Program', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Tim Rackley Books saga.
    (2004)
  • Troubleshooter Join the adventure in 'Troubleshooter' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Tim Rackley Books series by Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2005)
  • Last Shot The Publication Order of Tim Rackley Books series continues with 'Last Shot', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2006)
  • Dirty Weather In 'Dirty Weather', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Tim Rackley Books saga.
    (2015)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

10 books
  • The Tower Experience the magic of 'The Tower' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (1999)
  • Minutes to Burn The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Minutes to Burn', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2001)
  • Do No Harm In 'Do No Harm', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2002)
  • The Crime Writer / I See You 'The Crime Writer / I See You' follows a thrilling investigation in the acclaimed Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2007)
  • Trust No One / We Know Join the adventure in 'Trust No One / We Know' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2008)
  • They're Watching / Or She Dies In 'They're Watching / Or She Dies', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2009)
  • You're Next The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'You're Next', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2011)
  • The Survivor In 'The Survivor', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2012)
  • Tell No Lies In 'Tell No Lies', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (2013)
  • Don't Look Back Experience the magic of 'Don't Look Back' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2014)

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

1 books
  • The Delivery The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'The Delivery', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Graphic Novels

6 books
  • Foolkiller: Fool's Paradise In 'Foolkiller: Fool's Paradise', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series by Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2008)
  • Wolverine: Dangerous Games Experience the magic of 'Wolverine: Dangerous Games' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Graphic Novels universe.
    (2008)
  • Foolkiller: White Angels In 'Foolkiller: White Angels', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Graphic Novels series by Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2009)
  • Vengeance of the Moon Knight, Vol. 1 In 'Vengeance of the Moon Knight, Vol. 1', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Graphic Novels saga.
    (2010)
  • Vengeance of the Moon Knight, Vol. 2 The Publication Order of Graphic Novels series continues with 'Vengeance of the Moon Knight, Vol. 2', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2010)
  • Shadowland: Moon Knight The Publication Order of Graphic Novels series continues with 'Shadowland: Moon Knight', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2011)

Publication Order of New Think Graphic Novels

1 books
  • New Think, Vol. 1 The Publication Order of New Think Graphic Novels series continues with 'New Think, Vol. 1', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Penguin: Pain and Prejudice Books

1 books
  • Penguin Experience the magic of 'Penguin' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Penguin: Pain and Prejudice Books universe.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Batman: The Dark Knight Books

2 books
  • Mad In 'Mad', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Batman: The Dark Knight Books saga.
    (2013)
  • Clay The Publication Order of Batman: The Dark Knight Books series continues with 'Clay', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2014)

Publication Order of Mysterious Profiles Books

1 books
  • Orphan X In 'Orphan X', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Mysterious Profiles Books saga.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Anthologies

5 books
  • Show Business is Murder In 'Show Business is Murder', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2004)
  • Uncage Me Experience the magic of 'Uncage Me' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.
    (2009)
  • First Thrills: Volume 3 In 'First Thrills: Volume 3', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2011)
  • Gone Fishing and Other Stories 'Gone Fishing and Other Stories' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Gregg Hurwitz has created.
    (2012)
  • Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge', another thrilling entry from Gregg Hurwitz.
    (2022)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Gregg Hurwitz?

Gregg Hurwitz is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 50 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books, Publication Order of Rains Books, Publication Order of Tim Rackley Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Gregg Hurwitz book series to start with?

For readers new to Gregg Hurwitz's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Evan Smoak/Orphan X Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 16 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Gregg Hurwitz's writing.

Q: How many books has Gregg Hurwitz written?

Gregg Hurwitz has written over 50 books across 11 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.